Here at ELLE/em>, we begin each new year with a "make better" attitude, and living healthier and more compassionate lives is a big part of that. This year, we found a great way to turn this attitude into action, especially for those who know someone who is battling breast cancer: The Avon Foundation for Women is giving ELLE.com readers an exclusive discount to participate in this year's Avon Walks for Breast Cancer series.

Each Walk covers 39.3 miles over the course of two days and benefits breast cancer education, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services, and scientific research. Go to avonwalk.org to sign up in your nearest city and use the code "AVONWALKSELLE" to receive $10 off the registration fee.

The walks are held in eight major cities across the country including New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Charlotte, and Chicago, and the first one kicks off in Houston on April 20-21.

Program director Eloise Caggiano, an eight-year cancer survivor, talks to us about how to best support our friends and family members with breast cancer and how her diagnosis at the age of 33 changed the course of her life. Click here to read the full interview.